Who works at Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd.?

Joseph K. Levene is President
Robert Grunder, Director
Son of legendary stage & film actor Sam Levene, Joseph K. Levene established the company in 1991 Joseph began collecting art at 12 with a 1946 Calder drawing still in his art collection. Robert Grunder & Joseph K. Levene have been working together for over 16 years; Robert Grunder joined JKLFA in 2001.

Do Joseph K. Levene and Robert Grunder have any other art experience besides working at Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. ?

Is Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. an art gallery open to the public.

No. Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. is a private art dealer and as such do not have exhibitions; this keeps our overhead low so we are able to pass on this savings to our customers.. We do not accept walk in traffic and are open Monday to Friday, by appointment only.

Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. is a New York corporation established in 1991, and is required by law to abide by the terms of the Uniform Commercial Code; in this regard, we are required to provide a four year terms of guarantee for all works of art sold; in the event of purchase, the Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. Invoice will stipulate complete documentation.

All fine art offered and sold on eBay by Joseph K. Levene is guaranteed for authenticity and condition. Since 1999 we have provided an added layer of Internet safety to all eBay clients with the Joseph K Levene Fine Art Ltd eBay store guarantee, a terms of guarantee required for selling fine art on sothebys.com.

Where are you located?

We are located at 25 Central Park West, New York, NY. All fine art is dispatched from this address in the United States.

Do you ship works of art Internationally?

Yes, Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd., routinely dispatches fine art Internationally. All works of fine art are professionally packed and insured while in transit. We usually dispatch via Fed Ex end email all buyers the respective tracking number at dispatch.

What is the cost of shipping?

We provide Professional Packing and Fed Ex Transit Gratis for all Fine Art purchases delivered in the United States.

We don't like to pay customs fees; will you do so for us?

All customs duties & taxes are the responsibility of the Buyer. By law, all international shipments are accompanied with a commercial invoice so it is impossible for us to make your purchase a gift so you can save taxes.. We suggest you contact your local tax office regarding duties and fees as they vary around the world, and you wouldn't want us to break the law.

I don't live in New York City but want to pick up and take the art home with me, so why do I have to pay sales tax?

Unfortunately, we are required by Law to charge and collect NY sales tax for all purchases that are received within New York State. Should you reside elsewhere, we are required to collect New York sales tax if the fine art is delivered in New York and we cannot break the law. Truth be told, it is probably less expensive for you to let us ship you the work of art if you live abroad than have you pay New York sales tax.

What is the sales tax rate in New York?

We are required by law to collect sales tax for any are delivered within New York State. The sales tax charges varies by county, so the actual amount charged depends on the dispatch address. For artworks delivered within New York City, the current sales tax rate is 8.875%.

You asked for my phone number; are you going to call me?

We request your phone number for us to place on the FedEx airway bill; it makes delivery easier, essential in the event you are not home so the carrier can contact you.

How can I track my purchase from you?

At dispatch we email all buyers the respective tracking numbers so they don't have to guess whether the work has been sent or not.

Do you also buy fine art?

Yes; Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd., seeks to purchase blue-chip art by the same artists we also offer for sale.

Do you have a blog?

Visit The Fine Art Blog, the official blog of Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd.
You can visit The Fine Art Blog by visiting http://thefineartblog.com

Upon request, Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd., will provide a fine art appraisal, for insurance purposes only, for all fine art purchases made on eBay. We do not provide appraisals for fine art that we we have not actually inspected. For reference, no competent appraiser will provide an appraisal from a photograph as all fine art appraisals require prior inspection.

What is the Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd., Privacy Policy?

All Client Information and transactions are confidential and will not be sold, traded or rented.
See our terms and conditions for details.